KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich: nutrition and allergens

Nutrition facts

Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from KFC’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means KFC does not publish that value for this item. Not published for this item: added sugars.

Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is high in protein (68%), sodium (55%), fat (45%), cholesterol (30%) and saturated fat (23%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the KFC nutrition calculator.

KFC lists 0 g added sugars for this item although it lists 6 g total sugars; this site leaves added sugars out.

Allergens

According to KFC, the Classic Chicken Sandwich contains gluten, egg, wheat, soy and sesame. KFC also notes: MSG.

KFC says its kitchens handle egg, milk, soy, wheat and other allergens, items can be prepared on shared equipment, and it cannot rule out cross-contact. In some restaurants fish, chicken and potatoes may share fryer oil. Several items contain or are cooked in highly refined soybean oil, which the FDA does not treat as an allergen. KFC does not use peanuts or tree nuts, but says the Café Valley chocolate chip and lemon cakes may contain traces of tree nuts. Vegetarian ingredients are handled alongside meat. Allergen data reflects standard recipes and may vary with suppliers, substitutions and recipe changes. MSG is reported alongside the allergens.

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Ingredients

Classic Chicken Sandwich: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Natural Flavor, Dough Conditioners (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides, Mono and Diglycerides, Distilled Monoglycerides, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Iodate, Datem, Ethoxylated Mono and Diglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Corn Maltodextrins, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Faba Bean), Colored With Annatto And Tumeric, Sesame Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate (To Retard Spoilage). Contains Up To 18% Water, Seasoning [Rice Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Chicken Flavor (with Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken), Spice Extractive], Potassium and Sodium Phosphates. Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Natural Flavorings, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, With Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added As An Anti Caking Agent. Or Contains Up To 18% Water, Seasoning [Rice Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Chicken Flavor (with Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken), Spice Extractive], Potassium and Sodium Phosphates. Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Spice Extractives, Citric Acid, And Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added (As Anti Caking Agent). Pickles, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Turmeric. Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks and Eggs, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protect Flavor).

Other items in Sandwiches at KFC

By calories, the Classic Chicken Sandwich ranks 3 of 4 in KFC’s Sandwiches section, from lowest to highest.

Nutrition for all 4 items in Sandwiches at KFC

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Crispy chicken sandwiches at other chains

KFC is one of 14 chains on this site that sell crispy chicken sandwiches. Of the 32 at other chains, 17 have fewer calories and 15 have the same or more than the Classic Chicken Sandwich, comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.

Compare all crispy chicken sandwiches side by side (33 items at 14 chains)